Brown County 4-H is supported by the Brown County United Way
DATES TO REMEMBER
February
21 – Shooting Sports Practice 2:00p.m. at Woodman of the World
22 – Deadline to RSVP for Clothing Workshop
22 – Horse Club Meeting 6:00p.m. at Youth Fair Barns
27 – Brown County 4-H Clothing Workshop 9a.m.-1p.m. at Bangs High School
March
1 – Photography Meeting 5:30p.m. at Extension Office
1 – Deadline to RSVP for Horse Quiz Bowl
14 – Brownwood 4-H Club Meeting 6:30p.m. at Extension Office
14 – Bangs 4-H Club Meeting 6:00p.m. at Bangs High SchoolBROWN COUNTY 4-H NEWS AND UPDATES
4-H PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT OPPORTUNITY
Do you have an interest in taking photos? If so we have a contest just for you! The photography project encourages self-expression and teaches proper use of photographic equipment and developing processes. We are very excited for the opportunity to have photographer Megan Hurt join us again this year to share her photography techniques.
If you are interested in the photography contest you will need to attend informational meeting on Tuesday March 1st, 5:30p.m. at the Extension Office. If you participated in the workshops last year we ask that you arrive at the Extension Office at 5:15p.m. Mrs. Meagan Hurt would like to meet with you in regards to assisting with the upcoming workshops. It is important that you bring the camera you are using to take pictures for the contest, digital cameras are preferred. Those with any questions, please contact the Extension Office.
MAJOR STOCK SHOW PASSES
The San Antonio and Houston Stock Show passes have arrived. Participants may pick up their passes at the Extension Office. If you have signed up for any of these shows and are NOT going to be participating or have any other questions please contact Nick Gonzales.
NEW Steer Classification Standards for 2017 Major Shows
Starting in 2017 new steer classification standards will take place at major shows. Several breeds were modified and changed to better serve today’s industry. If you are looking to purchase steers for next year’s major shows please review each of the breed guidelines. Especially note the revisions to Red Angus, Hereford, Polled Hereford, Charolais, Limousin, Simmental, and the additions of the following Cross Color Divisions: Red Cross, Black Cross and Other Cross. Please note the Chianina breed is no longer included in the updated classification standards. A complete list of these breeds can be viewed at: http://brown.agrilife.org/links/4h/. If you have any questions please contact Nick Gonzales.
BROWN COUNTY 4-H CLOTHING WORKSHOP
The Brown County FCS Coalition is sponsoring a clothing workshop on February 27, 2016, 9a.m.-1p.m. at the Bangs High School FCCLA classroom. Lunch will be served. It will be a fun filled day with lot of fun and hands-on learning activities including:
– Design Sketch
– Basic Sewing Skills, Sewing Machine 101
– Hand Sewing
– Comparison Shopping & Cost Analysis
– Material Care & Ironing
– Duds To Dazzle Presentation
If you are interested in participating in the workshop please RSVP by February 22nd to the Extension Office. It is free to participate if you are a member of Brown County 4-H, but if you are not an active member in 4-H and would like to join it’s not too late to sign up. For more information please contact Nick Gonzales at the Extension Office.
4-H Clothing & Textiles Project Opportunities:
Spring time involves many 4-H projects to include Clothing & Textiles. The fashion show includes construction and buying divisions. There’s also the Fashion Story Board contest and the newest addition Duds to Dazzle. The Duds to Dazzle contest is patterned after the Food Challenge. It is a team event where teams of up to 5 members have 1 hour to turn a “dud” into a “dazzle” with a sewing kit and a furnished supply closet. Design categories are wearable, accessory/jewelry and non-wearable. The team is also responsible for giving a 5 minute presentation to a panel of judges.
Contest dates for fashion show, fashion story board and Duds to Dazzle are as follows:
Duds to Dazzle Contest for all age divisions – April 7 in Coleman
Fashion Show & Fashion Story Board for senior age division – May 7 in San Angelo
Fashion Show & Fashion Story Board for junior & intermediate age division – July 19 in San Angelo
If you are interested in participating in any of the 4-H Clothing & Textiles Project Opportunities, please contact Kim Miles or Nick Gonzales at the Extension Office.
HORSE QUIZ BOWL
If you are interested in participating in the horse quiz bowl contest please RSVP to the Extension Office by March 1, 2016. For more information contact Nick Gonzales.
KIDS, KOWS, AND MORE VOLUNTEERS!
Our annual Kids, Kows, & More 3rd grade agriculture education days are coming up on May 19th and 20th. We are looking for 4-H member’s ages 12-18 that would like to volunteer to help with the event. Duties will consist of being group leaders, helping move youth from each session, helping guest speakers with their sessions, Help Recruit New 4-H Members, etc.. The event will be during the week, 8:00A.M. – 3:00P.M. each day, so we will write excuses to your school if you want to participate. If you are interested in helping please contact the Extension Office at 325-646-0386.
DISTRICT 7 4-H WILDLIFE CHALLENGE PRACTICE CONTEST
The District 7 4-H Natural Resources Committee will hold a 4-H Wildlife Challenge Practice Contest on March 5th at the Texas Game Warden Training Center,
4363 FM 1047 Hamilton, TX. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the contest will conclude around 3:00 p.m. There will be a $6.00 per person fee to cover lunch.
This practice contest is open to any current 4-H member or volunteer who is interested in a wildlife project or specifically the 4-H Wildlife Challenge. The practice contest is designed to train youth and adults in how to prepare for and participate in a 4-H Wildlife Challenge Contest. All participants will be taken through a Wildlife Challenge Contest modified to fit the time frame. Each activity will be covered to give participants details about the activities and experience in each. All official answers will be provided following each activity as well as a question/answer time. This format is the only and best ‘training’ provided for youth and adults interested in learning more about the Wildlife Challenge Contest. It is also a great way to add to an existing team’s training.
4-H ENROLLMENT IS OPEN ON 4-H CONNECT!
The enrollment process for the 2015-2016 4-H year will begin August 15, 2015. All 4-H families, new and returning, are encouraged to log in and enroll in order to become an official 4-H member.
As you begin your enrollment for the year, here are some tips in using 4-H CONNECT:
- If you already have a profile DO NOT create another one!
- If you lost your email and password call the county office so we can reset it for you.
- An active membership will not be granted until the $20.00 participation fee is paid on 4-H Connect!
- You cannot register or participate in an event until your profile is ACTIVE.
- When you are doing your re-enrollment for the 2015-2016 4-H Year please make sure you update your address, phone number, and e-mail address.
- You can use your Fundraiser Voucher to pay your membership dues. To do this you will have to come into the extension office to enroll.
- We are updating our e-mail database on November 1st so if you are not enrolled by then you will no longer receive newsletters updates via e-mail. Unless you notify the Extension Office prior to November 1st deadline.
Don’t wait until the last minute to enroll because after October 31st the cost increases to $25!!
Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.
